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Homework Hotline

Craig JacobsGreg Jacobs McKay BakerMcKay Baker
Overview

Stumped by a math problem or writing assignment? Move to the head of the class with Homework Hotline. Clark County teachers host this hour-long call-in show, providing helpful instruction on tough homework assignments. During the school year, four days a week, students can call in their questions before, during and after the program.

When to Watch
ITV Live Channel 47
Cable Channel 111

Cable Channel 96
Mon – Thurs, 4:00 p.m.
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Hotline Number
Ph: (702) 799-5111

Hotline Hours

  • Monday through Thursday (except during summer)
  • Phone lines open from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Live, on-air instruction from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In order to receive a standard high school diploma, students must pass all portions of the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations and meet all other district and state requirements. The following links will provide guidance and assistance in passing the High School Proficiency Exams.

The week of March 7, 2011, is crucial for high school students in the Clark County School District. It is when high schools will administer the High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) in mathematics, writing, reading and science.

Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the exams and attend school on the test days. Juniors and seniors who have already passed the HSPE in math, science, reading and writing, along with all ninth grade students, should check their school’s testing schedule and attendance requirements.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors who still need to pass any portion of the exam – math, reading, (writing – juniors & seniors) or science – are advised to be at school on those test day(s) and ready to go.

CCSD’s math proficiency campaign includes posters in schools and businesses, letters to parents/guardians and an online video featuring a CCSD student. Also planned is a ParentLink telephone message from UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger.

Students can prepare for the math portion of the test by utilizing a tutorial at mathtest.ccsd.net.

Math Proficiency Tutoring Tutoring for the March administration of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam in Mathematics is available at several public libraries January 24 – March 6. Please download the flyer below for dates, times, and locations.
Math Proficiency Tutoring Flyer (english)
Math Proficiency Tutoring Flyer (español)
Practice Proficiency Exam

Some high schools offer tutoring on-site after school. Contact your child’s school for more information.

Nevada Department of Education – HS Proficiency Exam
Math Proficiency Tutorial Website
Preparing for the Proficiency Exam Video (RealPlayer required)
RPDP High School Math NHSPE Resources
RPDP High School Reading NHSPE Resources
RPDP High School Science NHSPE Resources
Clark County School District – Curriculum and Professional Development
Free Math Help

Exam Schedule

TESTING DATE TEST GRADE LEVEL
July 11, 2011 Science 12 (Class of 2011), Adult
July 12, 2011 Math 12 (Class of 2011), Adult
July 13, 2011 Writing 12 (Class of 2011), Adult
July 14, 2011 Reading 12 (Class of 2011), Adult

Language Reference and Resource

The Hacker Guide to MLA Documentation (including a sample paper). USE THIS PAGE for your complete documentation reference.
A Writer’s Practical Guide to MLA Documentation (Very Good)
Citation Styles including MLA / Chicago / APA
NoodleTools: a great site to do your bibliographies and answer questions on research
Electronic Sources Style Guide
The UVic Writer’s Guide: Start Here
Guide to Grammar and Writing: It’s hard to beat this site for thoroughness-truly remarkable!
History of the English Language: A huge resource for everything imaginable on this subject
Silva Rhetoricae: The Forest of Rhetoric. Superb site
Bob’s(impressive)Glossary of Poetic Terms
National Association of Scholars (NAS) Home Page
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations (1901)
The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
Postmodern Prose Generator (a parody)
Index of On-line Dictionaries
Refdesk.com gives you 87+ links to grammar sites!
refdesk.com’s Essential Reference Tools
Purdue University On-line Writing Lab
Grammar and Style Notes by Jack Lynch
On-Line English Grammar
The WordWizard Portal: “for lovers of the English language”
The Vocabula Review: A British Magazine offers support for the English language